Our Unique Facilities
Opportunities
We believe that our young people will benefit most from their placement if they
are offered a wide variety of experiences and opportunities from which to learn
and develop. It is for this reason we are proud to offer opportunities in addition
to high quality residential care and education, reflecting what most parents
would consider to be desirable for their own children.
Available for short breaks and holidays,
and a crucial element or our long term placements
"Waterworks"
We believe “Waterworks” to be the only floating registered children’s home in the
country. She has been providing care since 1994. A mobile resource ideal for
difficult-to-settle young people, she provides a home for one young person.
As the canal system is linked throughout the country, she can operate in most
Local Authority areas, from Liverpool to London, from Leeds to Llandudno.
"Prilika"
Prilika is our eight-berth modern yacht. Equipped for up to two young people,
she is mostly used for individual referrals. Care Afloat have been providing
sailing opportunities since 1991. Prilika is fully licensed as a small commercial
vessel. Only available from March to November inclusive, she can sail
anywhere around the UK and Ireland. Foreign trips can also be arranged.
"Charmaine"
Charmaine is a 70 foot narrow boat fully equipped for wheelchair access and is
available for small groups or individuals. She is also our ‘community’ resource
vessel available to local people involved in voluntary work.
"Sharon"
Our oldest boat and at 38 feet, a cosy environment and real chill out space.
Our boats often operate with staff
teams who work 14 days on/14
days off - offering real consistency
in times of need.
Le Care Afloat
Our three-roomed chalet in the South
of France – a chance for a holiday in
the sun. On a site with pool, club
house, fishing lake etc. Appropriate
friends always welcome.
